Swimming Pool Clean-up (seasonal)

Job Title: Pool Attendant
South Troy Pool
Reports to: Pool Coordinator
Classification: Seasonal Position, non-exempt (June-September 1)
Hours vary from 9:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Sunday. Minimum 15 hours per week with various shift options available. Weekend availability required (minimum 4 weekend shifts per month).
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, youll find more than just a job. Youll be part of realizing our mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Our team works together to ensure that youth in the Capital Area are given an opportunity to succeed and flourish in todays fast-paced environment.
The primary function of the Pool Attendant will be to ensure the safe and enjoyable use of the pool facilities during the summer season. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized pool area, enforcing pool rules and regulations, providing excellent customer service to pool guests, managing patron behavior, and monitoring the pool for any safety hazards.
Pool Safety: Maintain a safe pool environment by enforcing pool rules and regulations, monitoring pool activity, and responding promptly to any potential safety concerns or emergencies.
Customer Service: Provide friendly and professional customer service to all pool guests, answering questions, providing assistance, and addressing any concerns or complaints in a timely manner. Engage with the community youth and serve as a role model
Conduct routine pool maintenance tasks, including cleaning pool decks, arranging pool furniture, and ensuring pool equipment is in proper working condition. Ensuring the pool is clean and free of debris. Capacity Management: Manage pool guest access. Monitor pool capacity and enforce occupancy limits to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.
Front Desk Operations : Manage entrance check-in procedures, collect and process admission fees, maintain daily attendance records, and control facility access to ensure authorized entry only.
Maintain accurate records and documentation, including incident reports, daily pool usage logs, and any other required paperwork as designated by management.
Emergency Response: Respond promptly and appropriately to any pool-related emergencies, providing first aid, following the pool safety plan, as needed and contacting emergency services.
Patron & Behavioral Management: Proactively manage patron behavior to prevent conflicts, address rule violations with appropriate interventions, and de-escalate challenging situations to maintain a positive pool environment for all guests.
Program Implementation/Assistance: Support aquatic programs and activities by helping set up equipment, assisting program leaders, and actively participating in scheduled pool events and recreational activities.
Summer Meal Program: Assist with the preparation, service, and documentation of the Summer Meal Program following NYS guidelines, proper food handling procedures, and portion control requirements.
Promote water safety by educating pool guests about the rules, proper pool behavior, and posted pool policies and regulations. Follow all DOH and BGCCA regulations and policies regarding pool operations, safety standards, and youth programming.
Outdoor swimming pool facility with exposure to various weather conditions including heat, sun, and occasional light rain.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification (certifications can be provided through our in-house trainers)
Previous aquatic or youth development experience preferred, but not required
Knowledge and ability to evaluate patrons at aquatics facilities to determine any potential dangers or hazards
Basic swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions
fingerprinting, child abuse clearance, and sex offender registry check, as required by BGCCA.
This job requires extended periods of standing, walking, and sitting in an outdoor aquatic setting. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce. Persons from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.
Compensation details: 16.5-16.5 Hourly Wage